Fishing in JamaicaThe Best Places And Tours

Fishing in Jamaica is part of a dream vacation for many. There
are many excellent fishing spots, as is evidenced by Jamaica’s
international popularity as a fishing destination and
tournament site.

Deep-sea fishing trips are easily chartered, as are fishing tours of the region. As an island nation, fishing is important to the local economy, a part of the local culture.

Thus, the savvy visitor may be able to arrange to do
his fishing outside of the usual tourist spots, and instead
enjoy a few of the places known and loved by local fishers.

Suzie-Q Deep Sea Fishing Charters operates out of Falmouth,
which is close to Montego Bay, offers both 8-hour and 4-hour
charters for up to 12 people.

There are a wide variety of fish available in the fishing region, including blue marlin, white marlin, mahi mahi, wahoo, black-finned tuna, yellow-finned tuna, skipjack, kingfish, mackerel, and sailfish.

Reservation must be made 48 hours in advance, and rates are $500 for 4 hours with up to 8 people, $900 for 8 hours. $30 per extra
person, up to a total of 14, will be charged.

Jamaica Deep Sea Adventures, found at the Port Antonio marina,
prides itself on the fine equipment it provides for its
fishers. One of the special items is a chair designed
specifically for supporting the fisher while he is struggling
with large fish. Fishers can expect to be dropping their lines
up to 6,000 feet into the beautiful salt waters that are home
to numerous species of fish, including barracuda, tuna, and
marlin.

Montego Bay is home to No Problem Fishing Charters. They offer
half day charters for $360 and full day charters for $690. Also
in Montego Bay are Pier One Marina, where chartered fishing
excursions can be arranged, and North Coast Marine Charters,
which operates out of Half Moon Hotel and Wyndham Rose Hall
Hotel.

Families will enjoy using Salty Angler Fishing Charters of
Montego Bay, because children are welcomed and beginner’s lessons are readily available. It should be noted, however, that this is catch and release fishing only. They have a variety of fishing experiences available, including open water fishing, coastal fishing, night fishing, fly fishing and light tackle fishing.

At the Lost Beach Resort, located in Negril, a different sort
of fishing trip can be arranged. For a fee, a trip with a local
fisherman can be set up. Fishers will accompany the local
fisherman in his wooden skiff and fish by line or by pot. It is
a fascinating experience and a wonderful way to learn a bit
about the local culture.

Near Treasure Beach and also around Port Antonio, small wooden
boats can be chartered or rented for hand-line fishing. As with
most fishing expeditions in Jamaica, the local hotels can help
to locate and arrange the most suitable fishing experience.

Jamaica has a broad range of fishing opportunities, from
adventurous and exciting to relaxing and peaceful. Tours and charters are not only for the sports fisherman, but also can be enjoyed safely by families. Jamaican waters draw fishers from all over the world, and for good reason. Each fishing day has the potential to be a one-of-a-kind experience.

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